It's proably not a "balance" issue, there isn't much to get out of balance.
There could be a centering spring broken.
With the washer off, try pushing the basket front to back and side to side.
If it doesn't return towards center evenly from all directions, start looking for a broken spring.
Jeff
My washing machine has developed a problem in the spin cycle that even if it's empty it jerks around as if it's overloaded with everything to one side. Is there a trick to re-balancing these?
the legs are adjustable, usually takes a large wrench and laying flat on the floor with a flash light. not really a trick though.
use a level.
Do any still use the old "weight on a cable" system? They were prone to breaking...
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DerbyDad03 wrote: ...
Groan...that's as bad as I've been known to do... :)
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re: "weight on a cable"
I was weighting on a cable once. It never came in. I guess I should reorder.
Make sure it is level. Check the inside (usually through the back) for broken, worn or missing springs or friction devices/pads. It's possible that some clothing item got stuck under the agitator or under the washing tub.
Bob
Sometimes this is intentional. Young lovers will intentionally put in a rug, then wait for the spin cycle. The girl sits on top of the washer ...................
Need I say more?
I'd give it a good hosing down, too.
Steve
re: Young lovers
I wasn't aware that there was an age limit to this practice.
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